Sunday, 5 May 2013

Wild Flower Blue Orient

Into my mirror has walkedA woman who will not talkOf love or of its subsidiaries,But who stands there,Pleased by her own silence.The weather has worn into herAll seasons known to me,In one breast she holdsEvidence of forests,In the other, of seas.

I will ask her nothing yetWould ask so muchIf she gave some sign-

Her shape is common enough,Enough shape to love.But what keeps me hereIs what glows beyond her.

I think at timesA boy's bodyWould be as easyTo read light into,I think at times

Vintage Blue Chinese Tunic: bought from a Chinese store on the left bank of Paris in the late 1990s when I lived there

Vintage Turquoise Indian Quilted Skirt: passed down from granny Penny

Miniature Vintage Japanese Fan, worn in hair: passed down from granny Penny

Pink Brazilian Wedge Sandals: a gift from a friend

Vintage Chinese Parasol: passed down from granny Kiki

White flower clip, just seen: Accessorize

The Soundtrack

Patti Smith Group: Wave

Photographs taken by me, self portraits using the timer on my little digital camera.

I'm delighted to be a part of the next Visible Monday, hosted by the lovely Patti from www.notdeadyetstyle.blogspot.co.uk, click on the website link to see her outfit and those of many others.

I've also just linked this post to Shoe Shine, a great new event hosted by the uber-cool Bella of http://www.thecitizenrosebud.com/, click on the website to see her cute shoes and those of many others.

How gorgeous you look, my dear, in those stunning shades of blue among the wild flowers and the dappled light. What a beautiful outfit, very elegant. And ooh, Brian Patten, I haven't thought about him for years, I will have to go and unearth some from my collection of poetry books immediately! Hope you are having a lovely sunny weekend. xxxx

What an absolute vision you are. You look beautiful in that stunning blue. How lovely to see those flowers trees and gorgeous sunshine in these photos and in your wonderful post below too, great quote from EM Forster and I love the soundtrack as well as that edwardian lace. Always love seeing your posts. X

I love your wild blue orient! Glamorous and fun! The shoes are great. (I wish my feet were so pretty!) I love the flowers blooming. I am so glad you have held onto these clothes you inherited, because we get to see them!

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What an immensely pretty Asian outfit, you look radiantly lovely, dear gal. A few months ago (after looking for such a piece for quite some time) I bought my first vintage dress with and Asian pattern on it (it's a Western style cut, but the fabric features Japanese characters and motifs). We have a lovely little Japanese serenity garden here in our town and I'm planning to do a shoot in that dress there later this year.

I love this ensemble... your closets must hold so many, many treasures... but it is your beauty that breathes such life into each one! It is always such a treat to come here for a visit! Thank you dear Emalina!

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